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DemJones on Aug 23, 2022 8:01 AM
Progressives must NOT sit out this year's midterm elections! This election is far too important, both for the party and the country. Make sure to get involved these next two months - volunteer at a phone bank, write post cards supporting… See Comments
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President Musk

December 20, 2024
As the cabinet for Donald Trump’s second term shapes up, the letter “B” keeps popping up. “B” as in “billionaire.” At this writing, no fewer than 13… Read More

Obey

December 18, 2024
Obeying in Advance It began with two morning cable hosts vociferously opposed to a second term of Donald Trump. For months, they (rightly) called out Trump’s sheer unfitness, his autocratic… Read More

The Junk Drawer

December 18, 2024
If anyone thought that Donald Trump would somehow become more serious and sober minded in his second term, well…I have some sweet oceanfront property in Phoenix to sell you. The first… Read More

They Failed Us

December 18, 2024
Now that the twice-impeached convicted felon who incited an insurrection and stole classified intel has been given the Golden Ticket to do it all again, we need to talk. Democrats are scratching… Read More

Yes, It Matters

November 3, 2024
We’ve heard it before, from cynical friends, family, and co-workers: “Why bother to vote? It doesn’t matter.” And in recent years, it can feel like that’s the case. The… Read More

Fact VS Freakout: A Sanity Checklist

November 3, 2024
An old friend of mine just told me of the issues driving voters in this presidential election. And by “voters,” he means, the dudes in his golf foursome. Steve is a smart guy. He keeps… Read More

The Bullies among Us

October 11, 2024
Ever since Donald Trump came down the escalator in 2015, he’s attracted bullies. At his rallies, he encouraged audience members to rough up protestors. He told cops to “not be too… Read More

The Stench on the Bench

October 11, 2024
The last few years have been like being on a rollercoaster that’s careening on a 240-year-old track held together by duct tape and Krazy Glue. We’ve told ourselves that the relentless… Read More
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Utah Democrats Hold Their Own, Resisting Nationwide Trends

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Salt Lake City - Utah Democratic Party Chair Diane Lewis and Vice-Chair Oscar Mata released the following joint statement on Nov 20, 2024: “As election results are finalized, it is clear… Read More

Early Results Suggest Utah Democrats Exceed Expectations

November 6, 2024
Salt Lake City - Utah Democratic Party Chair Diane Lewis released the following statement on Nov 6, 2024:“As this monumental election cycle comes to an end, I am so proud of the work done by… Read More

John Johnson's Actions Have Revealed His True Colors for Years

October 30, 2024
Salt Lake City - Senator John Johnson, the Republican incumbent in Senate District 3, has focused much of his political career on policies that seem to push Utah back to an earlier era, prioritizing… Read More

Utah Democratic Party Condemns Election Denial, Threats

October 29, 2024
Salt Lake City - Utah Democratic Party Chair Diane Lewis and Vice-Chair Oscar Mata released the following joint statement on October 29, 2024: “We are appalled by the news that Republican… Read More

Utah Democrats Condemn Trump’s Authoritarian Sideshow, Call On Spencer Cox To Reconsider His Endorsement

October 28, 2024
Salt Lake City - Utah Democratic Party Chair Diane Lewis released the following statement on Oct 28, 2024:“Oct 27ths authoritarian sideshow, held by the Trump Campaign at Madison Square Garden,… Read More